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Realmuto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, three RBI and two strikeouts in Friday's win against the Mets.

Realmuto has been dominant over the past two games with three home runs and seven RBI, and he helped lead the Phillies to the win Friday. After smacking a career-high 25 home runs last season, Realmuto has eight home runs with a 1.101 OPS and 20 RBI through 14 games this year.

Smith (neck) is still considered day-to-day, but a trip to the 10-day injured list hasn't been ruled out, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Smith is sitting for the second consecutive game Friday as he's still dealing with neck stiffness, but manager Dave Roberts said that the injured list "isn't out of the realm of possibility." Austin Barnes continues to serve as the backup catcher in Smith's absence.

Smith (neck) remains sidelined Friday against the Angels.

Smith is set to miss his second straight game due to a sore neck. Austin Barnes remains the starter behind the plate.

Narvaez is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Narvaez started the past two games but will take a seat after going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts and one walk. The 28-year-old has endured an abysmal start to the season with a .488 OPS in 46 plate appearances. Manny Pina will bat seventh and catch for Brandon Woodruff on Friday.

Caratini is out of the lineup Friday versus the Brewers.

Caratini started the past five games between catcher and designated hitter, and he'll receive a day off after going 6-for-17 in that stretch. Willson Contreras will start behind the plate while Jason Kipnis serves as the designated hitter Friday.

Realmuto went 2-for-4 with two two-run home runs in Thursday's 11-4 loss to the Orioles.

Realmuto gave Philadelphia a 2-0 lead with his homer off Thomas Eshelman in the fourth inning and later added another two-run shot off David Hess in the eighth. The stud backstop now has seven home runs and 17 RBI in just 48 at-bats. The catcher is slashing .292/.358/.729 heading into the weekend series against the Mets.

Barnes went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a victory over the Padres on Thursday.

Barnes was part of a homer-happy Dodgers offense in the win, slugging the fourth of six Los Angeles homers in the game. His first long ball of the season was a two-run shot off reliever Luis Perdomo in the fourth inning. Barnes has shown signs of emerging from a season-long slump over his last three games, going 5-for-9 with four RBI over that span.

Nido went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a grand slam in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Nationals.

Nido gave the Mets a 3-1 lead with a two-run long ball off Austin Voth in the fourth inning and broke the game open an inning later with a grand slam against Seth Romero. Nido has only played in five games while serving as Wilson Ramos's backup, but with his big day Thursday, the backstop is now slashing a solid .308/.400/.385 on the campaign.

Smith (neck) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

Smith exited Wednesday's game with neck soreness, and the issue is severe enough to keep him out of the lineup for the team's series finale against the Padres. Manager Dave Roberts said that he probably won't start Friday either, but he's unlikely to land on the injured list. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish Thursday.

Mejia is not starting Thursday against the Dodgers.

Mejia will head to the bench as Austin Hedges picks up the start at catcher in Thursday's series finale. Across 14 games this season, Mejia is slashing just .097/.176/.226 with one home run.